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Question 2033

'Neel-darpan' by Dinabandhu Mitra portrays the plight of:

ABengali artisans

BLandless peasants

CIndigo farmer

DMill workers

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C. Indigo farmerExplanation not yet available.

Question 2032

Where was the first conference of the Indian National Congress held on 28th December, 1885 ?

APoona

BBombay

CMadras

DCalcutta

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B. BombayExplanation not yet available.

Question 2031

Time during which a job is processed by the computer is:

ADelay time

BReal time

CDown time

DExecution time

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D. Execution timeExplanation: Execution time is the period during which a job or program is actively processed by the computer’s CPU. It refers to the actual time taken to execute instructions, excluding waiting or idle times such as input/output delays or queue time.

Question 2030

Which of the following statements is not true about Bt cotton ?

ABt cotton has increased profit margin of farmers

BUse of insecticides has reduced significantly

CSeeds of Bt cotton are cheaper than non-GM seeds

DSince the use of Bt cotton India's cotton export has doubled.

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C. Seeds of Bt cotton are cheaper than non-GM seedsExplanation: Mucor is not a biofertilizer; it is a saprophytic fungus that grows on decaying organic matter. Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that enhance soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or solubilizing nutrients. Examples include Rhizobium, Azotobacter, and Anabaena.

Question 2029

Which of the following is not a biofertilizer ?

ARhizobium

BMucor

CAzotobacter

DAnabaena

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B. MucorExplanation: Mucor is not a biofertilizer; it is a saprophytic fungus that grows on decaying organic matter. Biofertilizers are living microorganisms that enhance soil fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen or solubilizing nutrients. Examples include Rhizobium, Azotobacter, and Anabaena.

Question 2028

When was Edusat launched ?

AOctober, 1988

BJune, 2001

CSeptember, 2004

DMarch 2008

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C. September, 2004Explanation: EDUSAT (Education Satellite) was launched by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) in September 2004. It was the first Indian satellite built exclusively for educational purposes, designed to provide distance learning and interactive education through satellite communication.

Question 2027

Which of the following is not a viral disease ?

ATuberculosis

BPolio

CSwine flu

DHepatitis

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A. TuberculosisExplanation: Tuberculosis (TB) is not a viral disease; it is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. In contrast, Polio, Swine flu, and Hepatitis are viral diseases caused by different types of viruses.

Question 2026

Which of the following lenses would you prefer to read small letters in a dictionary ?

AA convex lens of focal length 50 cm

BA concave lens of focal length 50 cm

CA convex lens of focal length 5 cm

DA concave lens of focal length 5 cm

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C. A convex lens of focal length 5 cmExplanation: To read small letters, a convex lens (converging lens) with a short focal length such as 5 cm is used as a magnifying glass. It produces an enlarged, upright, and virtual image of the object, making tiny text appear bigger and clearer to the eye.

Question 2025

Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy ?

ANatural gas

BGeothermal energy

CFlowing water

DBiomass

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A. Natural gasExplanation: Natural gas is not a renewable source of energy because it is a fossil fuel formed over millions of years from the remains of plants and animals. Once used, it cannot be replenished quickly. In contrast, geothermal energy, flowing water, and biomass are renewable energy sources that can be naturally regenerated.

Question 2024

Which of the following is not a property of acids ?

AAll acids have sour taste

BAll acids are corrosive in nature

CFor acidic solutions pH =

DAcids turn red litmus to blue

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D. Acids turn red litmus to blueExplanation: Acids do not turn red litmus to blue; instead, they turn blue litmus paper red. Acids are sour in taste, corrosive in nature, and have a pH value less than 7. Therefore, the statement that acids turn red litmus to blue is incorrect.

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'Neel-darpan' by Dinabandhu Mitra portrays the plight of:

Where was the first conference of the Indian National Congress held on 28th December, 1885 ?

Time during which a job is processed by the computer is:

Which of the following statements is not true about Bt cotton ?

Which of the following is not a biofertilizer ?

When was Edusat launched ?

Which of the following is not a viral disease ?

Which of the following lenses would you prefer to read small letters in a dictionary ?

Which of the following is not a renewable source of energy ?

Which of the following is not a property of acids ?

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